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… of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS includes the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. This syndrome can be caused by: Stroke Multiple Sclerosis Tumors Epilepsy Brain Or Spinal Cord Trauma Parkinson's Disease The pain … extent of pain is usually related to the cause of the CNS injury or damage. Pain is typically constant, may be moderate …
… sleep stage, which prevents them from acting out their dreams. In people with narcolepsy, the regulation of the … by insomnia, vivid dreaming, sleep apnea , acting out dreams, and periodic leg movements. REM sleep behavior … This keeps people from physically acting out their dreams. However, people with RBD don't experience this …
… On this page What is Huntington's disease? Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells … in parts of the brain to slowly break down and die. The disease affects areas of the brain that control voluntary … Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells …
… is an infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord, called the meninges. Meningitis often … infection and then travel through the bloodstream to the brain. The disease can also occur when bacteria invade the … meningitis can cause stroke, hearing loss, and permanent brain damage. Types of bacterial meningitis include: …
… syringomyelia? Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within the spinal cord. The syrinx can get big enough to damage the spinal cord and compress and … function, and order imaging of the spine or brain. Doctors may sometimes find syringomyelia during diagnostic …
… (INAD)? Infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy (INAD) is a brain condition that affects the nervous system in young … are part of a larger group called neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA) disorders. Children with INAD have too much iron in their brain. They slowly lose their eyesight, muscle control, and …
… neurons (nerve cells) in the cerebellum—the area of the brain that controls coordination and balance—deteriorate and … also can involve the spinal cord and other areas of the brain, including the medulla oblongata (which is involved in … language, emotion, and other processes), and the brain stem. Cerebellar degeneration may be the result of …
… surgery, or radiation therapy. All these events cause injury to the pituitary gland, causing it to shrink and … (a small tube) may be used to relieve pressure on the brain. Learn About Clinical Trials Clinical trials are … the sella turcica, a bony structure at the base of the brain that surrounds and protects the pituitary gland. …
… involving the development of tumors that may affect the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that send signals between the brain and spinal cord and all other parts of the body. Most … stenosis), or narrowing of the major blood vessels to the brain (called Moyamoya disease) Poor visuospatial skills …
… causes of stroke . ICAD happens when the arteries in the brain become hard, thick, and narrow. This is caused by a … of plaque (fatty deposits) inside the artery walls in the brain. This narrowing of artery walls, called stenosis, means less blood flows to areas of the brain supplied by the affected artery. If the blood flow is …